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AN ACOUSTIC night will be staged in Ribchester on Thursday ((November 27)). Potters Barn in Church Street will hold the event, from 7.30pm-10pm. Entry, free and the event includes music, poetry, singing and storytelling. For details or
AN ACOUSTIC night will be staged in Ribchester on Thursday ((November 27)). Potters Barn in Church Street will hold the event, from 7.30pm-10pm. Entry, free and the event includes music, poetry, singing and storytelling. For details or
UNWANTED exercise and yoga mats are being sought to deliver free relaxation and meditation sessions to people across Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale. Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Community Voluntary Service would like to either borrow or be donated
FIREFIGHTERS in Accrington were called to a wheelie bin fire on Monday afternoon. A crew was sent to Warwick Street after receiving reports at 3pm. They were at the scene for 20 minutes after the rubbish was set alight.
A CHRISTMAS fair will be staged in Haslingden at the end of the week. St Mary’s RC Primary School in Lime Road will host the event from noon to 4pm. on Sunday, November 30. Tickets cost £1 for adults and are free for children. The event
KIND-hearted students at Pendle Vale College have organised a campaign which will see hampers donated to two local charities. The year seven and 10 students have organised the campaign as part of their active citizen programme. The hampers will
A FORMER pub in Burnley Wood is set to be converted into four flats. The Stanley Hotel in Oxford Road, which was owned by brewery Moorhouse’s, closed in June. An application for change of use has been submitted by Faisal and Rachel Munif to to
LANCASHIRE is, without doubt, a place to be proud of for so many reasons. Whether it be our dynamic businesses, excellent schools or beautiful scenery, there is lots to be celebrated. And thanks to the Friends of Real Lancashire, who helped
I was privileged to attend the recent classical music concert at Blackburn Cathedral - and what a triumph it was! It was not only a privilege - it was such fun being with all you northerners. I think the county of Lancashire is badly undersold.
RE, Narrow squeak for Tour of Britain as Pendle councillors rebel over cash Claims of economic benefits, by race organisers, were also ‘vague’ Tony Greaves said, and there was no guarantee that a third or quarter of the anticipated route would be within
RE, VIDEO: Watch Leeds United fans trash popular Blackburn pub - forcing it to close... I was in the pub on Saturday and most were just singing and having a good time. I agree that a few individuals got a little out of hand, but all of us are clearly
RE, HOSPITAL LET MY DAD DOWN: East Lancs trust sorry after error in pensioner’s care Dr Mr Singleton, as Coroner, when are you going to start treating ELHCT as a business and then start tackling these unfortunate deaths in the same way that you would
A DATE has been set for Blackburn Rovers’ FA Youth Cup tie away to Tottenham Hotspur. The third-round clash will take place at Victoria Road, the home of Dagenham & Redbridge, on Monday, December 8. Kick-off will be 7pm. Runners-up
The Government is now stating that the terror threat is ‘severe’ and could happen anywhere at anytime and yet again they now wanting to monitor our telephone calls and internet use, in order to track down terrorists and paedophiles and no doubt the
RE, Plans for new caravan site in Lower Darwen spark protest The people of Lower Darwen do NOT want a caravan site in their village, there are already three residential sites very close together. There is no need for a fourth. As for not seeing
THIS spoof was produced in 1908 and urged travellers to visit Blackburn, Lancashire’s famous health resort, where they could enjoy pure mountain air. The trip advisor of its day, iIt told how the east of the town was protected by the wooded Mill
BYGONES reader Ken Brooks, from America, has sent us this story of a chance meeting by his uncles as they went off to serve in the Second World War WWII. It was early in the war when the two brothers, from Darwen, were called up for service.
“YOU know, my sister was a born comedian,” Mrs Frank Hardy, of Darwen, told the Lancashire Telegraph, back in 1957. “We always knew she would make a name for herself one day.” Do you know who Mrs Hardy was speaking of, more than 50 years ago
NO matter what age, height, size or shape, we all want to flatter our figures and look our best. There is no shame in wanting to make the most of your best features. With vintage clothes and retro fashion you can tap into this with the right know-how
THE Arcadians is an Edwardian musical comedy, first performed more than a century ago at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 1909. The Arcadians is in three acts with a book by Mark Ambient and Alexander M. Thompson, lyrics by Arthur Wimperis and music
TODAY we tell the tale of Good Old Goodies in Blackburn, following our look back at engineering firm Foster Yates and Thom last week. Clayton and Goodfellows, based at Atlas Works in the Lower Audley area of Blackburn first opened in 1857, and
HEADLINES today told Lancashire’s 290,000 operatives in the cotton and rayon industry they were to get a six per cent pay rise, starting the following week. The news, received by the employers and trade union organisations from the Industrial Disputes
A DRIVER was unhurt when a Volkswagen Lupo crashed into trees and fencing off Whitebirk roundabout yesterday at 7.30am. MORE TOP STORIES:
THE National Olympic Association, the forerunner of the British Olympic Association, was founded at a meeting in the newly-relocated headquarters of the Liverpool Gymnasium in November 1865. Elected on to the committee – as the representative for
OUR front page news telling of a major train crash which claimed the lives of seven people back in 1961 brought back memories for a young passenger, Margaret Holden, née Coupe, was just 11 when the 8.50am express from Colne to Fleetwood collided with
RESIDENTS in East Lancashire have been encouraged to think about the risks associated with excessive alcohol consumption. Gareth Beck, a Health Improvement Specialist from Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Certain areas of East Lancashire
HEALTH chiefs said almost 5,000 people pledged to quit smoking during last month’s Stoptober campaign. The NHS Quit Squad, which runs services in East and Central Lancashire, said they were delighted with the figure. Lancashire as a whole had
A CLOSED Victorian pub which has been branded an eyesore in a Ribble Valley village could be saved for future use if plans are approved in the New Year. Pendle Hotel in Clitheroe Road, Chatburn, was constructed in 1846 but was forced to close five
THE tall tales told of East Lancashire cotton workers and Rivington’s ‘Chinese Gardens’ are set to take centre stage on this weekend’s edition of the BBC’s Countryfile programme. Helmshore Mills provided the backdrop for a poetic War of the Roses
I’VE given up alcohol. Well, not completely, I have pushed out the boat on special occasions and downed a the odd glass of white. I won’t bore you with why as so many people bang on about their ailments. Suffice to say it’s for health reasons –
THOUSANDS of people across the county are set to celebrate all things Lancastrian later this week as part of the annual Lancashire Day. The red rose flag will be hoisted above town halls and proclamations read out on their steps as events are held
A STALWART of the East Lancashire cricket scene – who has served in every role from star bowler to groundsman – is winding down after a 62-year innings. Known as ‘Mr Padiham’, Brian Shirtcliffe’s association with The Arbories club dates back to
THERE is ‘no hope’ for youngsters with mental health issues in East Lancashire, a charity worker has said. It comes as Action for Children released new research showing nine out of 10 frontline professionals say children’s mental health has become
VICTIMS of domestic violence are being given the chance to get confidential advice – without the knowledge of their abusive partner. The Take the Step website has been created by a partnership between Lancashire’s police and crime commissioner
CLARETS ace Danny Ings has launched his new disability project – which should give youngsters across Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale a chance to shine. And students from Ridgewood School in Burnley, selected for the initiative’s launch, have an
A PAPER mill which produces tissues for customers across the UK has been praised by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg for its commitment to young workers. Stubbins-based SCA has been named one of the top 100 apprenticeship employers in England by
MORE than 100 young people were given careers advice at a job fair at Burnley FC’s ground Turf Moor. The Lancashire Skills Festival was put together to help young people who are out of work find services that can provide the support and advice
THE victim of a stabbing in Bacup is in a “critical” condition, doctors have said. Jamie Mulcahy, 25, was stabbed once in the chest in Bacup on Saturday morning. He remains in Royal Blackburn Hospital, where a spokesman said his condition had
EAST Lancashire’s hospitals have introduced a new reminder service for patients due to undergo planned surgery. Bosses said that each year, more than 2,000 procedures are cancelled because patients failed to turn up for their surgery – and cancellations
THE search to find talented unsigned musicians and singers in East Lancashire is under way. Music superstore Reidys have brought back Blackburn’s popular music competition for another year. Applications for Reidys’ Exposure close on December
A HORSE had to be rescued by firefighters after falling in its stable in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Crews from Nelson and Darwen were sent to the property in Woodend Road, Burnley, at about 1.40am, following reports of a horse having fallen
BARROWFORD Reservoir has been emptied of 265 million litres of water to test for signs of leakage. The work is being carried out by the Canal & River Trust as part of a ten-yearly review of the reservoir. A spokesman for the trust said
HEALTH ministers have brushed off concerns about the formation of a new healthcare company in East Lancashire, in which 30 doctors’ surgeries have bought shares. The firm, called the Lancashire EU of GPs Ltd, is expected to bid for primary care
ANDREW Jeal has succeeded in his bid to set up a tanning studio at the second attempt. His application to take over the front part of the ground floor of the Appliance Shop in Ewood for the new venture was originally deferred at October meetings
USERS of social media in Hyndburn have been warned they could be breaking the law by chatting online about the post office robbery in Rishton this month. A police spokesman asked Facebook users to “refrain from making any comment which could prejudice
A HYNDBURN uniform company, recently chosen as an official supplier to Team GB for the Olympic Games, is profitable for the first time in nine years, bosses said. Simon Jersey chiefs have announced their return to profitability in the first nine
COUNCIL bosses have urged the new owner of a derelict Darwen town centre bar to state his intentions for the site. Franky’s Bar in Church Street has been empty since it was set alight by arsonists in December 2012, falling further into disrepair
PROFESSIONAL storyteller and children’s author John Harris talked to children at Turton and Edgworth Primary School. Mr Harris visited each class to tell his stories and a selection from his books, which were also available to buy. School governor
THE toilets at The Old Chapel pub in Railway Road, Darwen, have been given the highest possible rating in this year’s ‘Loo of the Year Awards’. The JD Wetherspoon pub was given the platinum star rating by inspectors. MORE TOP STORIES: The
PLANNING permission for the building of two homes in the rear garden of The Willows in Sunnyhurst has been granted despite concerns over using a back alley for access. Owner Mr and Mrs A Crook asked permission to build a pair of three-bedroomed
ASHWELL Prince has reversed his decision to retire and will return to Lancashire for the 2015 season. The 37-year-old announced in March that he was retiring from the game but then in September revealed he was considering a u-turn. MORE TOP
WELL, I was right in saying that the two goals Danny Ings scored for England Under-21s would be a boost to his confidence. Against Stoke City he was amazing, scoring twice in 105 seconds and giving fans an away win in the Premier League for the
ACCRINGTON Stanley chairman Peter Marsden says the club have been willing to marginally increase their wage bill as they hunt promotion to League One. Stanley have had to reduce the wage bill in recent times because of dwindling crowds and a shortage
SOPHIE Flynn scored a hat-trick as Blackburn Rovers Ladies cruised into the last four of the Lancashire FA Women’s Challenge Cup courtesy of a 10-0 home win over Bury on Sunday. Karen Boyle, Katie Anderton and Amie Fleming also bagged braces as
East Lancashire based, high fashion brand Mackintosh Ltd. has partnered with Themis, the leading Apprenticeship and business training provider, in a drive to recruit several Fashion and Textiles Apprentices. The heritage brand, established in 1823 makes
TOM Bailey has set his sights on leading Lancashire’s attack next season as they look to bounce straight back from Division Two of the County Championship. Bailey established himself as a first team regular last season and the 23-year-old from
BURNLEY boss Sean Dyche moved up to 22nd in the list of longest-serving managers after Cheltenham Town parted company with former Clarets player and coach Mark Yates yesterday. Yates was the third longest-serving boss throughout the top four English
TEAM spirit is massive, absolutely massive. While you don’t particularly have to be the best of friends with your team-mates, you do have to work together and share the same ethic. It’s like the players are the cogs in a wheel and, if one or
THE Clarets’ heroic defensive performance in the win at the Britannia Stadium was a credit to the manager, according to their star man Stephen Ward. The Republic of Ireland left back was influential in the second half as the back four soaked up
EAST Lancashire MPs have welcomed plans to give police powers to force internet firms to hand over details that could help identify suspected terrorists and paedophiles. The Anti-Terrorism and Security Bill will oblige internet service providers
A DECORATED war veteran has got a “hop” in his step after his rabbit bounced his way to a prestigious national prize. Jim Tate, 88, picked up the Premier Cup for best in show at the UK Dutch Rabbit Club Championships. MORE TOP STORIES:
AN innocent taxi driver was set upon by two dogs during a ‘terrifying’ street robbery in Accrington town centre, a court was told. Guy Anthony Wallace, then 20, had set the large German Shepherd and Staffordshire bull terrier on Sajid Hussain as
ROVERS went down to a five-star United team inspired by Spanish maestro Ander Herrera in their Lancashire FA Senior Cup quarter-final clash at Leigh Sports Village last night. With £32m midfielder Herrera pulling the strings the Red Devils ran
A MAN has admitted raping a teenage girl on playing fields near a school. At Preston Crown Court yesterday, Michael McQueenie, of Highbury Place, Blackburn, pleaded guilty to rape and sexual assault. MORE TOP STORIES: He had been due to
RESURFACING work will take place on the M65 as part of a major scheme to improve roads in East Lancashire. Around a mile and a half of the hardshoulder will be improved on the westbound carriageway between junction eight at Hapton and junction
MOTORISTS faced delays on the M65 after a multi-car collision between junctions three and four at around 5.30pm yesterday. Police said around five or six vehicles were involved in the accident, between the turns for Wheelton and Darwen, but nobody
A CONCRETE wagon toppled over during repair work at a reservoir near Edgworth. United Utilities and contractors launched an investigation into yesterday morning’s accident at Wayoh Reservoir, but said no-one was injured. The wagon’s boom appeared
A 70-YEAR-OLD man was injured after being hit by a car in Accrington. Police were called to Spring Gardens at around 7.20pm yesterday. MORE TOP STORIES: Officers said that the man was concious and breathing at the scene.
HUNDREDS of residents packed a meeting and dozens were left outside as a campaign was mounted against a travellers’ site plan. Around 300 people filled Lower Darwen Community Centre to have their say on the plan for the former Lawnmower Specialists
A BT worker was left with serious head injuries when he was knocked down while on a job. The man was putting a safety barrier around a manhole cover to carry out maintenance for Openreach in Darwen when the collision, involving a Peugeot 106, happened
MOTORISTS were reporting delays on the M65 this morning after a car hit a bollard. The crash happened near junction seven for Accrington shortly after 7am. One lane was blocked. MORE TOP STORIES: Police said they were alerted to the incident
A YOUNG couple have been left devastated after their six-month-old baby girl died after they put her to bed. The couple, from Barnoldswick, found their daughter unresponsive when they went to check on her a couple of hours after she went to sleep
GARY Bowyer has underlined the importance of Luke Varney to his Blackburn Rovers squad by revealing he is ‘everything’ he looks for in the character of a player. The goalscoring exploits of prolific strike-partners Rudy Gestede and Jordan Rhodes
A HIGHLY respected nurse who head-butted a seriously ill pensioner in his care three times has been jailed for 15 months. David Hadfield reacted with violence to a clash of heads with 72-year-old Thomas Bretherton, being treated in critical care
SAM Vokes scored in his first appearance in a Burnley shirt for eight months as he made his comeback from the serious knee injury that has ruled him out since March. Vokes started for the Clarets’ development squad as they beat Carlisle 2-0 yesterday